Campaign Officially Kicks-Off In Grand Style

Richard Babcock officially kicked-off his campaign last night at an event held on the outdoor patio of the Dublin Pub in Morristown.  The crowded event included many supporters and top elected officials from around the county. Rich said; “I am humbled by the unbelievable turn-out tonight, and I thank all of you for being here to officially bring a fresh voice to The Morristown Town Council.”

In introductions by Allison Deeb, Morristown Councilwoman from the 4th Ward, and Ed Ramirez, Chairman of the Morristown Republican Committee, there was a call for Rich’s brand of reasoned, professional leadership. They both commented on Rich’s ability to put politics aside in favor of putting his genuine concern for the needs of Morristown front and center.

Rich confidently told the enthusiastic audience that he views issues not in terms of political “left and right” but in terms of “right and wrong.”  He said that he is running for Town Council because what is lacking is a diversity of opinion and enough open cooperation and dialogue between the community and the Council.

Shared-services were a prominent topic in Rich’s comments last night. He called for a new era of civility, professionalism, and trust between the Morristown leadership and the leadership of neighboring towns. He strongly stated that this is an essential issue that must be addressed in order to lower spending and taxes in Morristown. His comments were well received by all that were in attendance, especially Morris Township Mayor, Scott Rosenbush, who extended a handshake to Rich in a demonstration of his support of Rich’s call for a new tone of cooperation and partnership.

Re-development was also a main topic of Rich’s remarks. He said that he supports the town moving forward to assure that Morristown remain a beautiful and dynamic community. He supports re-development so that Morristown will offer the best facilities for a healthy retail and residential environment. But, he cautioned, there is a time where good judgment must be used to determine when the saturation point has been reached. He pointed out that the infrastructure of the town can only take so much, and over- development would have a negative impact on both quality of life and the historic charm of the town he loves. He said: “Morristown is a town of neighborhood, a town of families, and it will require sound leadership to assure that we do not lose the essence of what we love about our town.”

Rich also commented on his concern for the safety and security of the community. He said that in this age of drugs, violence, and gangs, it is essential that the Police and Fire Departments are fully staffed and equipped to assure that all people that live, work, and visit Morristown, especially the children, are kept safe. He commented, “After all, we all wish to feel safe as we walk down any street in town, day or night.”